We stopped by last weekend when in town for a couple days. We happened by this food truck park,…read moreand without any particular craving, I chose NWS cuz hey, you can't go wrong with chicken right? Well we were very glad with the selection. I chose a 3 strip meal with fries and a chicken sandwich with fries, no sauces, just plain. In a nutshell, even though the customer service wasn't overly friendly, the chicken more than made up for it. Both my hubby and I felt like it was the best chicken we'd had in a long time. The cook was perfect, chicken juicy and tender. The breading wasn't thick, quite thin actually, and full of flavor. No sauces needed, we just enjoyed the chicken...and I'm generally a major dipping saucer. Add to the wonderful chicken some hand cut fries, cooked well (although I like mine a bit crunchier). I highly recommend this truck for anyone in the mood for some good old-fashioned fried chicken. Two thumbs up!

A food truck based near the Box Factory but which also makes the rounds at some events…read more - Mango habanero wings: well prepared but way too mild for something with habanero in the name.

Great wings but the chicken sandwiches and salads are hard to beat. Worth the wait for fresh, hot…read morefood. The service is efficient, no annoying chitchat but fantastic recs (jerk chicken salad and tots). The location is clean but busy, you might want to park on the street. A good spot if you need to eat solo.

Restaurant Review - Fire on the Mountain - Bend, Oregon…read more I had lunch here with a friend and his wife, whom I just met. This is a very casual restaurant. In fact, pretty much everything about Fire on the Mountain is casual. The staff was mellow, and it is a standard walk-up, order, get a number, and find-a-seat setup. That part went smoothly. We sat outside, which was a comfortable space. The whole restaurant feels airy, relaxed, and yes, very casual. Our order came out fairly quickly. The food was presented well, but this is where the experience fell short. My Straight-Up Chicken Sandwich lived up to its name. It was just that, a straight-up chicken sandwich. Nothing really set it apart from what I could throw together at home. The tater tots were straight out of a school cafeteria or from my own freezer and air fryer. Two thumbs up, however, for the Hawaiian Punch. I checked with my dining companions, and they agreed their meals were on the average side. One mentioned her BBQ chicken salad was overdressed. "Doused" was the word she used. The other said the barbecue sauce on his sandwich was thin and bland. Prices are right in line with what is common these days. Sandwiches run about $16 to $17, with $2 to $3 add-ons for cheese, bacon, etc. With tip, lunch for the three of us came to about $59. That is standard for Bend now, though it still stings. I pressed the printed ticket button but never received one, and I did not bother to ask. Not a big deal. Overall, it was a nice lunch with good company. The space is pleasant, and the staff covered the basics. But the food did not stand out, and there was nothing about the experience that would make me suggest to friends, "Hey, let's go to Fire on the Mountain." I will probably pass on a return visit.

- Small place, quiet. Located in one of the nondescript buildings in the Old Mill District between…read morethe retail center and Bond St. Pahlisch Homes is a tenant if that helps locate it. Maybe they own the building? - Food is by NW Wing Shop. Good wings and other chicken-related things. Not much for vegetarians except salad and cauliflower. - It's billed as a taphouse but has a pretty small array of taps. Full bar but it's probably limited there too. - Service is Bend friendly. If you're not sitting at the small bar, order drinks and food at the front register. - Happy hour 4-6 pm.

First of all, I wanna shout out my CSR. He was really professional and really nice cool dude. I'm…read moregiving three stars here because the flavors just didn't deliver. I was initially very hungry when I first got here so I gobbled these wings down. The blue cheese is bland. It was really the highlight of why we chose the place. I don't want this to ruin anyone else's experience. This is my own. I do believe that the wings are not bad at all. It's just that they could be better. I got the wings to go, but I didn't get a peek inside and it looks like a nice place to sit down and eat. Nice TVs somber music... newer building. I would say that the wings are about a 7.5 out of 10 . My bias comes from being from the southeast. The food is just a little different a lot more flavor packed, but I would probably come back again if I were in the mood for wings. _- I should've started with the pros, but if you've read this far, the pros were the wings do come out fresh, they taste juicy, and that is always a big Turn on. No one likes the taste of processed wings. The other pro is the flavor is generally not awful. It's moderately good. So. Give them a shot :) -- If I were going to elevate this dish, I would pair it with a 10 year blue cheese with more crumbles, and add a little bit of more Parmesan cheese to the garlic and Parmesan flavor.

The crepes and wings are excellent! The truck was moved to…read morecrosscut warming hut, where there are fireplaces to get warm every night until 9 during winter. There's a wide selection of wing sauces and wide list of crepes. Quick service and the location is an upgrade.

Currently (July 2025) at the Dogwood at the Pine Shed on 2nd Street, Bend…read more Unusual menu with wings, crepes and fries. This cart has more wing styles (flavors) than any other I've seen. I opted for the Sticky Gochujang and Jamaican Jerk (six each), thinking that would provide two disparate tastes given my experiences with both. As it turned out, not so much. Both sixes of wings were well prepared and quite tasty but were also (over)loaded with sauce. I normally expect jerk wings to be dry. The Korean wings were not so much 'sticky' as drowned in sauce. Frankly, the flavors were similar. Prices are high but that's what you have to expect these days in Bend. The wings are not small as some have suggested. Fairly normal sized, I'd say. Haven't tried a crepe yet but the photos look enticing. I give this cart a thumbs up although next time I'll try the Old Bay style which friends have reported to be of the dry variety.

The ambiance and service here were top notch, definitely gives a 90's diner vibe…read more We got the Pop R Onion burger with waffle fries, which in itself wasn't bad - it was just a bit underwhelming for $24 There is a high up-charge just to switch the beef patty for a thin veggie one. It's the same price to get a double beef patty on any of the burgers as it is to switch for one veggie. Also fries are not included, which was $6 for about 6 waffle fries Maybe I'm still living in the 90s, but for that price I'd hope for a little more grand and a little more filling

Hardy's seems to be a popular hangout with the locals. When we got there, the place was packed. We…read moreordered our meals to go but definitely had the ice cream while we waited for our order. The staff are super friendly and always checking to make sure we were good. My family enjoyed their burgers. I got the wings. Everything was on the more expensive side. I was disappointed our burgers didn't come with fries which were addictively delicious. My daughter's kids meal had some and I should gave gotten some myself. My wings were overcooked and a little rubbery when I ate them. Maybe we had a bad experience and should be dining in-restaurant. The food was good enough that I'd give it another try.

You can't call yourself a Bend local without paying respects to the place that started it all…read more Yeah, the wait can get long on summer weekends, but grabbing a pint of Black Butte Porter and a pub burger at the downtown house just never gets old. Always solid, no matter how much the town grows.

These days it's getting harder to find a veggie burger that isn't full of chemicals and trying to…read moresimulate "meat"; so we were thrilled when we came across Deschutes that had a veggie burger that was made from jackfruit and pinto beans! Yay! It was the best veggie burger my husband has had in a long time... he added avocado and vegan cheese (which did make it a bit pricey). Awesome that you can do many different sides including regular fries, Cajun fries, salad, chips, and more options... do wish they had onion rings however. I got the hummus plate which was good but not the best I've had. It came with a baguette which was more like garlic bread so I would have, personally, liked pita more. It also had a few olives on the side with a red pepper type sauce. I got it with no pickled onions. They had a great beer selection and even a few tasty non-alcoholic beers. Also had kombucha on tap which was delicious (from Humm). Everyone working was super sweet and the vibes were relaxed and casual. Our food came out quick and exactly how we ordered it. They also seemed to have spaces for larger parties, too. They also have a little gift shop if you wanted to pick anything from shirts, to bottle openers, to beer candles and more! Would come back again!

First of all- I just moved here and I keep hearing this is "the bad part of town" and no, it's not…read more We passed one unhoused person who was just minding his own business. Don't be afraid to come here! Lots of food truck options which is cool. My friend and I each got zero proof cocktails. She got the sweet hemptation and liked it so much she got a second one. I got the funky cold Modena which was tart and tasty. And we got to see Miz Cracker from RuPaul's Drag Race!! So fun! The drag show was high energy and a great time.

I'll preface by stating that this establishment is a bar with a food truck lot. It is not the…read moreDogwood downtown cocktail bar that is the subject of the prior hundreds of reviews. The owners closed up shop downtown and created this new place on 2nd Street in Bend's Central District. It's now called Dogwood at the Pine Shed. Why Yelp won't create a new, distinct page for the Pine Shed is beyond me. That said, the Pine Shed is a fine place for drinks and food truck fare. The open, spacious 'shed' has plenty of varied seating surrounding a nice bar with quite a few tables outside on the patio. Mobility-challenged folks have choices too. For those worried about 2nd Street's reputation for sketchiness, don't be. Revitalization efforts by the city have transformed the area. At times of good weather, with the big doors open, the Pine Shed is quite a nice spot to relax. Cocktails were the raison d'etre for the former incarnation of Dogwood and that emphasis transfers here to the Pine Shed. I particularly like their versions of a margarita but the other cocktails are uniformly good too. The beer tap offerings are not so spectacular, however, with only four (and a cider). On one visit shortly after they opened for business, two beer taps were tapped out, which can be chalked up to growing pains. In any case, the Pine Shed can't be seriously regarded as a tap house in the style of the many others in Bend (On Tap, River's Place, Crosscut, The Lot, The Podski, Midtown Yacht Club, etc.). Come for the cocktails. They do offer low ABV and zero ABV drinks. At present, the food truck choices are abundant and pretty decent. Being trucks/carts, and thus mobile and prone to relocating themselves, I'll not list them here. Best to check the Pine Shed's webpage for current offerings and then go to the relevant Yelp page for reviews. Parking is street only, no parking lot. The city has completed construction on 2nd Street so there are more spots available than before.

The food, service, and ambiance at Spork is absolutely top notch!…read more I ate here last night and came back today. I'll come back every time I come back to Bend.

Spork is open til about 9 I believe which makes it great for late eats…read more Atmosphere is decent - music, cool buzz - clean and well put together. Clear on where to go to order and pickup. The dude who took my order was SUPER helpful - since I had not eaten here before, I didn't know what was good. He provided recommendations based on his likes, popularity and portion size. We got ... forgot the name but it was a beef and broccoli with veggies - super good. And chilaquiles - holiday style (red a green sauce). Both were flavorful and hearty - very filling. Price was decent - I think it was less than $40 for both meals which, today, is great for two entrees. It was quick to come out - since it was take out and close to closing I waited in their seating area and they had water available for me - love that. We will be back to try other foods the next time we are in Bend! Well done, Spork, well done.

top 10 reasons to experience southside 1. the incredibly…read morenice, and hard-working staff 2. the Food 3. The friendly people who frequent 4. Ambiance, music selection 5. Restaurant and lavatory cleanliness 6. Outstanding Ownership 7. Value for your $ 8. Neighborhood hot spot 9. Billiards 10. Video gaming

3 years over 2k a month. Treated very poorly. Never going back. People were great. Staff no…read morerespect. Casey included. Jess was cool. Erin a sweetheart. When you spend and share, there is an understanding. My little dollars count. I don't pay for disresp. Above average tipper. Hey Greg, I will explain this all over town. If it costs you nickels so be it. Machines are shit anyway. You blew out one of your best locals. Put numbers to it.

Great chicken! Portion size is very generous!…read more It took a little longer than most fast food, but was well worth the wait. It's a little on the smaller side so might get crowded in busy times. All in all - two thumbs up!

Was greeted promptly by two happy, smiling employees. They made great suggestions, the food was…read moregreat and everyone raved about their honey mustard. Would come back!